Definitions.- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

1. (a) "bridge" means a bridge specified in the first schedule annexed to this Act and such other bridge as may, from time to time, be notified by the State Government in this behalf ;
2. (b) "mechanical vehicle" means any laden or unladen vehicle designed to be driven under its own power including a motor vehicle as defined in clause (18) of section 2 of the Motor

1. For Statement of Objects and Reasons see the Rajpatra, Himachal Pradesh (Extra-

ordinary), dated 4 th December, 1969, p. 1224.

2 THE HIMACHAL PRADESH MECHANICAL VEHICLES (BRIDGE TOLLS) ACT, 1968

Vehicles Act, 1939 (4 of 1939), but does not include a cart or a bicycle ;

1. (c) "notification" means notification published under proper authority in the Official Gazette ;
2. (d) "Official Gazette" means the Rajpatra, Himachal Pradesh;
3. (e) "State Government" or "Government" means the Government of Himachal Pradesh; and
4. (f) "Toll Inspector" means the person authorised by the State Government to collect toll in respect of any mechanical vehicle crossing a bridge, and includes every Government servant posted at a bridge in connection with the collection of toll.